Be careful swimming in Doolin.
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Jesus. I never heard of that. Awful tragedy.
Wicked fucking thing. Really shocked the nation.
Doolin is well known for the riptide, not a place you would take kids swimming. The Lisdoon festival drownings was huge at the time, quite the tragedy.
Doughmore is the best beach in West Clare, but thatās a bit of a hike south.
Fanore is your best bet, lovely spot.
8 young lads, 3 brothers from Borris in Carlow among them.
Doughmore is also supposed to be lethal no?
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Correct
End of the day. If you donāt know what a rip looks like and/or you donāt know what to do if you get caught in one then stick to beaches with lifeguards.
I never even heard of that story to my knowledge. Wff was I at? Thatās really awful. Three brothers. Thatās put a dampener on my morning.
Doughmore is 100% the nicest beach in west Clare , but only for a walk, because it defo isnāt safe to swim in.
Itās probably the best surfing spot in Clare too.
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White Strand Doonbeg is a lovely beach too
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That one is ideal for kids.
Staying in The Falls in Ennistymon for a few nights this week. 3 families and a scatter of kids ranging from 6 to 15. Looking for food and beach recommendations please.
Lahinch isnt too far for a beach. If you want somewhere quiter spanish point or white strand miltown malbay. The armada hotel does good food too.
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The grub is good in Ennistymon,
Pot Duggans is a cool spot for pints and grub
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If thereās still a pub called Philās Place there, avoid.
Also did they ever take the shopping trolleys out of the river?
Sounds like Iām going to feel right at home
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Is the Willie Clancy on this week
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One of the best festivals in Ireland.
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It is. Is it not just a big drinking session?
Iāve never headed to it myself but they do take the music/singing sessions fairly serious. You wouldnt be yahooing or messing.